Pregnant women may appoint a referral midwife as soon as their condition is diagnosed, and at the latest before the end of their fifth month of pregnancy. During this period, they can also change their midwife referral if they wish.

Among its main tasks:

• make the majority of or verify with the patient that follow-up appointments for pregnancy and postnatal care are being made;
• ensure a preventive role throughout pregnancy and after the birth of the baby (inform the patient to prevent postpartum depression to the maximum, transmit information about the vaccination, ensure that she has carried out the oral examination intended for pregnant women, give personalized advice on nutrition and hygiene of life...);
• ensure that the mother is followed up at home after her discharge from maternity;
• notify the treating physician of the patient's discharge from the maternity ward and inform him/her in case of particular difficulties;
• inform her patient of her rights and the administrative steps she must take in connection with her pregnancy and the birth of her child;

However, the referral midwife is not required to:

• ultrasonography of the pregnancy, if not done;
• Pregnancy follow-up medical examinations, if done in the maternity ward.

How do I declare my midwife as a referee?

The patient and midwife complete and sign 2 copies of the Cerfa form for this device :

• 1 copy for the patient (to be sent by post to her primary health insurance fund);
• and 1 other for the referent midwife.

In addition, the pregnant woman can enter the name of the referring midwife in her medical profile “my health space” in the section “my health professionals”.

The referral midwife’s follow-up ends 14 weeks after delivery.